• Kangaroo Valley / Shoalhaven region, NSW
• Casual - Average 20 hours per week - Flexible hours

Cares R Us Family Day Care Scheme is seeking a Family Day Care Coordinator to support the establishment of a new project in Kangaroo Valley and the broader Shoalhaven area.

Cares R Us Family Day Care Scheme operates in Kangaroo Valley and is focused on improving access to early childhood education and care in a regional community where families have limited flexible childcare options. The role as part of a NSW Government-funded Early Childhood Education and Care Flexible Initiatives Trial, supports the growth of local family day care services by building community awareness, identifying and supporting prospective educators, and connecting families with flexible care options within their own community

This is a community-facing coordination role. The position is intended to focus on local engagement, relationship building, educator recruitment support, and early project rollout. The coordinator is expected to spend most of their time meeting people, attending local activities, following up with contacts, and building relationships across the community, rather than being desk-based.

The coordinator will help:

• build local awareness of the service
• engage with schools, churches, council, businesses and community groups
• speak with prospective educators
• support early educator recruitment and onboarding activity
• represent the project at meetings, events and local activities
• work with prepared forms, banners and project materials in the field

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care required
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to engage confidently with community members, local stakeholders and prospective educators
• Ability to work independently and follow through on actions
• Confidence using phones and digital systems for communication and coordination
• Current Working With Children Check, or ability to obtain one
• Current Police Check, or ability to obtain one
• First aid Qualification with the updated code (HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting).
• PRODA number is their unique Registration Authority (RA) number.
• Current driver licence and willingness to travel regularly across Kangaroo Valley and the wider Shoalhaven region as required.

Desirable

• Diploma or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Experience in family day care, early childhood education and care, educator support, enrolments, compliance or community engagement
• Knowledge of Kangaroo Valley and surrounding Shoalhaven communities
• Experience working with families, educators or community organisations

Role structure

• Casual role
• Average 20 hours per week
• Flexible hours based on meetings, outreach activity, follow-up and local events
• Strong initial focus on community engagement and educator recruitment

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.